What are the advantages of this handset, over using Panasonic DECT6 cordless handsets (that have good audio quality)?
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The only advantage, as I see it, is the instant second line feature. You have to have at least one Ooma handset.
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The Ooma HD2 Handset is a versatile electronic tool that has great features. It's speaker phone is great. It's digital screen is well designed and easy to read. It offers easy access to messages. It has excellent range. Ooma's program of providing a second line is super.
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If you are using the OOMA Teleo product, the OOMA HD2 Handset integrates best with the features and functions of the Teleo product, has good audio quality, built-in speaker, can be used with a headset, and good form factor. When using both OOMA products and issues arise, only one vendor's support number/website is necessary to be contacted to resolve the issue. Issues that are not easily defined to the specific unit (non-OOMA handset or Teleo product) could require contacting both vendors for resolution.
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The main advantage is the second line. The phone acts in many ways like a smart phone, but the design leaves something to be desired. Controls are somewhat complicated and hard to use by a person with large hands.
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Reception Quality. With Panasonic, the base unit has to be connected to OOMA base machine. With this you don't have to. (I believe I am correct on Panasonic base)
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I wanted to make sure my cordless/extension phone was able to take advantage of all the options offered by Ooma. I've never owned a Panasonic DECT6 cordless phone; so I can't really answer your question. I am very satisfied with the Ooma products I've purchased. No complaints. Yes I would recommend/purchase more.
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Full integration with the Ooma base unit is the primary advantage in my mind. The phonebook that I have stored in Ooma are carried over automatically, and I have faster access to VMs, etc. If that is not a critical item for you the benefits may be more limited, but they are a good match for my purposes.
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You can use the HD2 to access a second line with its own phone number separately from the main line. A few other minor features can be managed from the display screen.
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The sound quality and battery life on my kids' LG Extravert phones is good. I have another LG phone (Octane) and like that as well.
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I have had no issues with the audio on the phone at all. Both speaker and handset works perfectly.
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Polycom is known for excellent voice quality. This phone has excellent quality fir voice. Don't however be fooled with the HD hipe. Unless all phones are HD this feature is not active. Quality is excellent but not HD. You will be heard well and be able to hear well. I use mine in a quite door closed office and it works great with the speakerphone. I haven't picked up the handset in a really long time.
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Hi, I have used this phone for about 6 months now. I love it. It operates like any other cordless phone for non hearing aid users. For those of us with Phonak hearing aids, you just have to press a small button when you want it to broadcast to your hearing aids. It has a vibrate feature for the ring. A volume control that can be set in the normal range for regular folks. It is basically no different from regular phones except for the feature that connects to the hearing aids. I have other phones but they come with a warning about the volume and other family members have to be careful when they use them. That is not the case with the Phonak telephone. It also has good range. Hi, I have used this phone for about 6 months now. I love it. It operates like any other cordless phone for non hearing aid users. For those of us with Phonak hearing aids, you just have to press a small button when you want it to broadcast to your hearing aids. It has a vibrate feature for the ring. A volume control that can be set in the normal range for regular folks. It is basically no different from regular phones except for the feature that connects to the hearing aids. I have other phones but they come with a warning about the volume and other family members have to be careful when... » Read More Hi, I have used this phone for about 6 months now. I love it. It operates like any other cordless phone for non hearing aid users. For those of us with Phonak hearing aids, you just have to press a small button when you want it to broadcast to your hearing aids. It has a vibrate feature for the ring. A volume control that can be set in the normal range for regular folks. It is basically no different from regular phones except for the feature that connects to the hearing aids. I have other phones but they come with a warning about the volume and other family members have to be careful when they use them. That is not the case with the Phonak telephone. It also has good range. « Show Less
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This is a great resource AnthonyB. I think the review clearly favors the Panasonic but I am biased ;-) I'm with you on the noise issue but all else aside the improvement over the first generation is remarkable. I especially like the macro modes. Much better (see my review).
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The speaker phone is pretty good, sounds clear and the mic is sensitive enough. The interface with android is also good; you can switch to phone if you don't want the conversation public, then it'll go right back to the music when you hang up.
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The call quality using the Panasonic handset will likely be similar to using the cell phone directly because both will use your same cell carrier service for making and receiving calls via the Panasonic bluetooth option.
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I dont know if its the "best" corded phone but I have mine hooked to a AT&T; Dect 6.0. Its a corded phone and it can be expanded to 12 handsets so you still have your cordless phones for other reasons. It also has an answering machine on the corded set. I absolutely love this plantronics s12 headset. I have been using mine 40 hours a week for work for about 5 years and it still works perfectly and my customers have no problems hearing me and I have no problems hearing them. Hope this helps:)
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The sound quality is poor, especially when using the speakerphone. Also, when I am on a teleconference and have my phone on mute, I notice the 'mute' looks like it goes off by itself. So it would appear my phone is no longer muted even though I haven't done anything to turn it off. If you are looking for a corded phone to plug into a wall jack, you might want to look at AT&T phones. The sound quality is much better. I got this Cortelco phone for something different/a change but am going back to AT&T. If you don't mind cordless sets, there are some nice ones available with lots of features - some that even allow you to program your cell phone to ring through the cordless phone handset as long as your cell is near the handset.
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I am sorry that I cannot help. I did not like the Motorola DECT 6.0. I switched to Panasonic phones.
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Could not tell you.....We have had the phone less than a year. I m the only one who uses the headset. It broke. Basically, all of the cordless phones are either junk or the company who makes them cannot be held accountable for their inferior products. I would not spend much, because no matter the brand (I have tried them all........) the phone will invariably will fail. And I am extremely careful with my phones. In other words, clean home, pride of ownership, etc. If you find another brand,and have success, let me know.....
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volume on the handsets is very good. I am useing for the last 7 years. you can high or low or silent mode & same thing with base corded phone.you can block some phone calls by your hand sets.
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I am hard of hearing. I have hearing aids. I would recommend this phone to anyone. Besides speaker volume, you can turn on the speaker which increases the sound. Excellent phone.
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I would suggest contacting the manufacturer of the set to get a technical answer to your inquiry. To date, I have used them for about 8 hrs with no noticeable sound quality difference. As of now I am satisfied with the performance and fit. To put this in perspective, this is my first set of phones at this price point and quality. I did my research across many options and reached this choice based on the fit to my preferences for audio listening... Hope this helps.
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Phone call quality is good. Comparable to good quality headphones. Voice is clear, and background noise is reduced. In addition, when I have asked people how I sound to them, they say they can hear me clearly.
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My recollection is that there wasn't much volume control. This was a pretty decent (and inexpensive) headset for some phones but it did not do well for outgoing volume when I switched to a Panasonic cordless phone. I now use a Panasonic KX-TCA60 headset.